Matter Labs, the developer behind the ZkSync Ethereum Layer 2 network, has decided to abandon its efforts to trademark the term “ZK.” In an update on June 3rd, Matter Labs said its decision to abandon its efforts to trademark the term “ZK” stems from the reasoning that it is “impossible to agree on a group...Read More
Sam Kazemian, founder of Frax Finance, has alleged that an inside job at X was responsible for the hack of the project’s official account. The breach, which occurred on June 1, led to the decentralized stablecoin protocol behind FRAX USD losing access to its X account. Frax Finance Hack In a Telegram post dated June...Read More
Social Capital CEO Chamath Palihapitiya recently predicted that Bitcoin will reach $500,000 per coin by the end of this year, based on he trajectory of previous halving cycles. The billionaire venture capitalist’s prediction blows past those of bank analysts at firms like Standard Chartered and Bernstein, who believe the halving will be a significant but...Read More
Ethereum is seeing a turnaround in sentiment owing to the SEC approval of a spot Ether ETF that is set to go live sometime next month. According to CoinShares’ latest report, Ethereum-based investment products experienced a second consecutive week of inflows marking a reversal from a 10-week outflow streak amounting to $200 million. Over the...Read More
Keith Gill, known online as “Roaring Kitty,” posted on Reddit that he is holding $181.4 million worth of GameStop (GME) stock and call options. Following his Reddit post, GME, ROAR, and KITTY meme coins gained 315%, 660%, and 477%, respectively. GameStop Meme Coin Rally Gill’s post, titled “GME YOLO update – June 2, 2024,” marks...Read More
The $70,000 level continues to be a major hurdle for bitcoin, but the latest data suggest that the world’s largest digital asset remains stable at the current price level and could initiate another leg up soon. According to the latest analysis by IntoTheBlock, BTC has maintained a stable price of around $69,000, primarily due to...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Warsaw, Poland, June 3rd, 2024] Competitive Web3 gaming protocol, Elympics has announced a number of new initiatives which are set to realise the full potential of Web3 gaming and facilitate mass adoption. The announcements were made to an audience of over 1.500 Web3 influencers and enthusiasts at the Next Block Expo (NBX)...Read More
A new listing – GMEUSDT – featuring GME, a Solana memecoin, is now available to trade on BitMEX, with up to 10x leverage. Trading started here on 3 June 2024 at 12:00 UTC. For the lowdown on the latest listing, read on. If you haven’t signed up for a BitMEX account yet, we’re currently offering...Read More
More than 800,000 ether (ETH) worth approximately $3 billion has left crypto exchanges since the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the launch of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETF). According to a Quicktake by CryptoQuant analyst Burakkesmeci, the identities of the crypto investors behind the ETH moves remain unknown; however, there are speculations...Read More
In a recent analysis, renowned crypto trader Peter Brandt predicted that bitcoin’s current bull run could see the cryptocurrency reaching a peak between $130,000 and $150,000 by late August to early September 2025. Brandt’s projection is based on historical patterns following BTC’s previous halving events. Bitcoin’s Bull Run Could Hit $130K-$150K The April 20 halving,...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Dover, USA / Delaware, June 3rd, 2024] ScroogeToken, a new entrant in the meme cryptocurrency sphere, distinguishes itself with a blend of humor and robust tokenomics. For more details on ScroogeToken’s growing presence, users can visit ScroogeToken’s official website. Inspired by Disney’s Scrooge McDuck, ScroogeToken offers a distinctive experience beyond mere entertainment....Read More
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a long-time supporter of crypto, has announced the purchase of three application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) Bitcoin miners, initiating mining operations in Iraan, Texas. Notably, Cruz has been an outspoken advocate for pro-crypto legislation. Ted Cruz Joins Bitcoin Miners In the announcement, made on X, the Senator said that he had joined...Read More
This is the last week of employment data before the June 12 Federal Reserve meeting kicks off. Investors will examine several economic reports that will be incorporated into the Fed’s future policy considerations. Friday’s crucial job market reports will be one to watch. Crypto markets have gone through the weekend with very little movement either...Read More
Polygon has witnessed a remarkable surge in its stablecoin market capitalization this quarter. According to the latest report from Messari, the Ethereum Layer 2 solution’s stablecoin market cap soared to a whopping $1.5 billion, reflecting a significant 19% increase on a quarter-over-quarter basis. Stablecoin Adoption on Polygon Soars Tether’s solidified its position as the dominant stablecoin...Read More
